Elon Musk

I was born in Africa. I came to California because it’s really where new technologies can be brought to fruition, and I don’t see a viable competitor.

Elon Musk

I would like to fly in space. Absolutely. That would be cool. I used to just do personally risky things, but now I’ve got kids and responsibilities, so I can’t be my own test pilot. That wouldn’t be a good idea. But I definitely want to fly as soon as it’s a sensible thing to do.

Elon Musk

I’d like to dial it back 5% or 10% and try to have a vacation that’s not just e-mail with a view.

Elon Musk

I’m a Silicon Valley guy. I just think people from Silicon Valley can do anything.

Elon Musk

I’m anti-tax, but I’m pro-carbon tax.

Elon Musk

I’m not trying to be anyone’s savior. I’m just trying to think about the future and not be sad.

Elon Musk

If we’re going to have any chance of sending stuff to other star systems, we need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilisation.

Elon Musk

If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it’s not.

Elon Musk

If you had to buy a new plane every time you flew somewhere, it would be incredibly expensive.

Elon Musk

If you look at our current technology level, something strange has to happen to civilisations, and I mean strange in a bad way. And it could be that there are a whole lot of dead, one-planet civilisations.

Elon Musk